Mass Times
Travelling Monstrance for Vocations Blessed by Pope St John Paul II
St Patrick’s Church, Monkstown, next Monday 18th November
A special monstrance, one of six that were blessed by Pope John Paul II on November 24, 2004, for the purpose of praying for an increase in vocations, is being brought to Ireland and will be visiting 12 dioceses around Ireland between Monday, November 18, and Friday, November 29.
The monstrance will be in St Patrick’s Church in Monkstown next Monday and will be available for Adoration between 2:30pm and 5pm and then later that evening for a Holy Hour from 7:30pm to 8:30pm.
We encourage as many people as possible who can find the time to visit St Patrick’s, Monkstown, to pray for an increase in vocations in the Archdiocese of Dublin, either for a short period in the afternoon or for the Holy Hour and Benediction later that evening at 7:30pm.
Christmas Carols Service
Church of Divine Mercy is delighted to announce our annual Christmas carol service featuring music from our talented parish musical groups. It has always been a joyful night with a wonderfully warm community atmosphere.
This year it will take place on Friday 13th December at 7pm
(Doors open from (6:45pm)
This is not a ticketed event so open to everyone to come and enjoy the concert and special atmosphere. We have prizes for a raffle on the night with proceeds going to help with the running costs of the parish.
Advent Readings with Dr. Jessie Rogers
Dr. Jessie Rogers will facilitate input on the readings for Advent, guiding towards celebration of the coming of Jesus among us as God.
ALL are invited to attend
In St Mary’s Church, Lucan on Monday 9th and 16th December at 7.30 – 9.00 p.m.
Emmanuel Nights Christmas Novena
Please join us for our Christmas Novena as we prepare to celebrate the birth of our Lord and we focus on a different community / cause that are desperately in need of prayers at this time.
| Date | Time | Intention(s) |
|---|---|---|
| Monday 16th Dec | 19:00 | Youth & Young Adult |
| Tuesday 17th Dec | 19:00 | Children & Vulnerable people |
| Wednesday 18th Dec | 19:00 | Peace in the whole world; Middle East, Europe, Asia |
| Thursday 19th Dec | 19:00 | Families |
| Friday 20th Dec | 19:00 | Clergies |
| Saturday 21st Dec | 18:00 | Church Volunteers |
| Sunday 22nd Dec | 19:00 | Prisoners and Addiction |
| Monday 23rd Dec | 19:00 | Reunification of all Churches |
| Tuesday 24th Dec | 20:00 | Health Care Providers, Schools/teachers, Govt official |
Synod Newsletter October 27th
The Dublin Diocese have published the lastest Synod 2024 newsletter which is available to read/download below. We have all been asked to pray for everyone taking part in the Synod assembly in Rome this month
Sacraments 2025
Dates for Sacraments 2025
First Holy Communion
- Saturday 10th May – Divine Mercy Junior NS
- Saturday 17th May – Griffeen Valley ETNS
- Saturday 17th May – Lucan Community NS
- Saturday 17th May – Lucan East ETNS
Confirmation
- Saturday 5th April – Griffeen Valley ETNS
- Saturday 5th April – Lucan Community NS
- Saturday 5th April – Lucan East ETNS
- Wednesday 28th May – Divine Mercy Senior NS (Ms. Kirby’s & Mr. Hammel’s classes)
- Thursday 29th May – Divine Mercy Senior NS (Ms. Ahern’s & Mr McCormack’s classes)
Parents will be notified with the ceremony times in the near future.
We are asking all parents to register their child(ren) due to make either their First Holy Communion or Confirmation next summer using the online forms below.
Faith Formation Classes September 2024
Faith Formation classes for children aged 6-17 will start on Saturday 14th September at 4:45pm to 5:45pm and take place weekly until June. If you would like your children and young people to know more about God and the Catholic Faith, we encourage you to take this wonderful opportunity and register them to attend the faith formation classes that will help them understand and appreciate their faith. They will explore their faith through age-appropriate interactive activities, discussions, etc.
Note:
There will no Faith Formation class on Oct 26 and Nov 2, 2024. Classes will resume on Nov 9, 2024
If you are interested you can register online here or on arrival at class on 14th September.
If you would like to know more about the curriculum or have any questions feel free to email catechismlucansouth@gmail.com
Calling all Singers
We are looking for new choir members of all ages for our four parish choirs. If you, family members, friends or neighbours would be interested in joining please come along to a rehearsal where you will be incredibly welcome and meet warm people who know how to work together in harmony 😀.
Lucan Faith Fellowship
Lucan Faith Fellowship is a Family Fellowship with our Lord Jesus Christ , to enhance revive and restore the Catholic Christian faith in every family and specially to young members of the family.
It takes place on the 2nd Saturday of each month from 1pm to 2pm in our Church with a mixture of music, praise, scripture and reflection.
Faith Formation classes
Update 26/08/2024
‘Faith Formation Classes classes will commence on
Sept 14 at 4:45 pm.
Catholic Faith Formation classes for children aged 6 -17, every Saturday from 4.45 in Divine Mercy Parish. Classes will be held in age-appropriate groups. No cost involved. Children from neighbouring parishes are welcome to attend. Registration on arrival. For more info, email: catechismlucansouth@gmail.com
Every Saturday from 4.30 in the Church premises.
Divine Mercy Food Bank 
Divine Mercy Food Bank will be open from 11.00am – 12 Noon.
Food Parcels can be collected during that time.
Donations of non-perishable food items can be left in the green containers inside the doors of the church. The food bank team are requesting donations of food at this time. Perhaps you might consider donating: Breakfast Cereal/Porridge, Box of Tea Bags/Jar of Coffee, Tinned Peas, Tinned Rice, Soup, Tinned FishPasta/Rice
Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary
When Mother Mary was in need she was told there was no room at the inn. Can you make a place for her?
We are looking for families to welcome the Pilgrim Statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary into their homes for one week and to pray the Holy Rosary at the statue each day. At the end of the week the statue will continue its pilgrimage to the next family. The statue will be handed into the care of the volunteer families at Sunday mass.
If your family would like to host Mother Mary for a week please get in touch with the parish office by phone to 01 457 2900 or email lucansouthparish@gmail.com. You can also contact Deacon Norvil on (085) 7157887 or email norvilcaguioa@yahoo.ie or contact Deacon Joe.
We can only imagine how happy Mother Mary will be to get your invitation to stay in your home and pray with your family.
Altar Server Ministry 
We are seeking recruits from 3rd Class to Second Year. Full training will be provided. We promise that anyone who joins the altar servers will have a safe and rewarding experience. It would be a great way of helping your parish community. You can contact the parish office at lucansouthparish@gmail.com.
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
The RCIA or Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is a process through which non-baptized men and women enter the Catholic Church from 7 years old above. It includes several stages marked by study, prayer and rites at Mass. Participants in the RCIA are known as catechumens.
Daily Readings 
Under our Welcome menu you will find links for the Daily Mass Reading which updates every day as well as Sunday Mass Reading for the following Sunday’s mass. It is a great way to be able to read along during mass if you so wish or take time to reflect on the passages during the week and see what message they have for you. One quick note is that if it is a Sunday and you want to see the Gospel for today then click on the Daily Mass Reading link as the Sunday listing will be for the following week.
Donations
Sincere thanks to all who contribute financially to the Parish. We are very grateful to you for your loyal support.
We now have a DONATE button on the right of our Website where you can make a donation to the Parish or the Diocese. We would ask anyone is able to, to consider making a donation, as the Parish income is at an all-time low. Thank you so much for your generosity in these difficult times.